It would mean I could help out my brother who is still recovering from a severe stoke he had two years ago. A computer would open up a whole world for him, and a touch screen would be ideal for someone like him with limited mobility. What a Christmas present that would make!

I have had a stroke and I really would like a touch screen. I think that the new technology would really make it easier for me. However, I would give most of the other products besides the touch screen and printer to Catholic Charities in Las Vegas. They have wonderful programs and do so much in the area and really need some new computers (especially for their literacy programs)

This is an amazing opportunity for me to familiarize my daughters with the incredible technology that is out their for them. I could also share some of the equipment with our school who needs it so badly.

I would love to win. I would share the majority of the computer and the printer with a battered women's shelter, that I would get assistance in finding through the Julian Center in my hometown. I have used them before and they are wonderful. I feel I need to pay them back. The only thing I would want to keep 2 of the laptops. My uncle was just released for the hospital and staying with my mom and is bedridden. I know he is in need of something to do and this would help. I also need a laptop as my computer is on it's last leg. thanks so much for the chance. you and Hp!

I do a lot of volunteer work and the laptop (an old Toshiba someone had given me) was broken when I fell down my apartment stairs last week. Needless to say I am like a boat without a rudder. I have been using my daughter's macbook when she is gone but I can't take it with me to Volunteer meetings or to event sites. A new computer would be a major blessing, I can't give money to these worthwhile non-profits but I can offer myself and my time and part of that has been my ability to help out with letter writing, spreadsheets, one-sheets, press releases etc that I have always been able to do on my computer. If I win this computer, no worry that it will end up on EBAY, it will be put to good use helping others. I would also like to give some of the hardware and soft ware to a teacher, Miss Iyes, who was an inspiration to my daughter, she helped her get a scholarship to Cal-Arts for the summer because of her my daughter now wants to me an animator. I know she uses some older equipment and some was stolen so I would like her to get some so she can inspire other children.

I would also like to give something to Diane who teaches youngsters musical theater. They put on a complete show each summer and then she works with 1-6 graders in an after-school program and I know she can always uses any help she can get

Thank you

P.S. I have a lot of events coming up in the next few months so I will keep you in the loop where the computer is and what it's up to if I win.

I would share these great computer items with my extended family members including my wife, son and daughter and law and Mother. The reason I am sharing with my wife is because she is my best friend and life partner. The reason I am sharing with my Mother is because she is computer illiterate and needs to get in the 21st century. Finally I am sharing with my son and daughter in law because in June the imperialistic United States Police Forces unlawfully and without cause entered his residence and “stole” his computers.

I’ve been to the HP giveaway sites and read the blogs. I see that no one wins with their sob stories. So I won’t give you another. Our family is so HAPPY! My mom is happily disabled at 42. I have had cancer removed, happy they had to take the cervix I am 23. My 22 year old sister has cancer and weighs 86 lbs. My 15 year old sister is depressed because our family is so happy! Oh by the way , myself and my 22 year old sister have a rare inherited blood disease called Dysfibrinogenemia, only 300 known cases in the entire world. We will probably not survive the disease. But who cares, we are happy! When you win your “Magic” I hope you don’t just give it to yourself, or college brother. But to a family who truly needs the “Magic. We have an organization in OH that gives you a rebuilt computer, not the greatest, but will help you out. Only one computer per disabled family. If by the “Magic” of X-mas we win. All the computer parts and broken computers will go to http://www.atohio.org/contactstaff.html. They will help the disabled. I just wanted to share my family’s happiness with you all. Thank you.

If I win the wonderful prize package I would give a computer to my Mom who has and old computer and is on a a fixed income. I would also give a laptop to my son to take to college, give one to my husband and I would keep a computer too.

I would share this prize with my church and family. We would first give a computer to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church to show our gratitude to God for winning. My hubby needs a digital camera and I would love to be able to give him one for Christmas. We have two girls in college who could use laptops. My parents are in need of a computer so that they can get online and be able to keep in touch with our extended family especially now that Dad is fighting colon cancer. The movies would be given to my siblings and their families. Wow! A wonderful Christmas could be had by all. Thank you for the chance to win.

Where does one begin explaining what an incredible gift like this would mean in our lives as well as those of persons I know...I'm not sure but I will give it a try.

Current circumstances have me living on a fixed income after being injured by a drunk driver who caused a multi-car accident in 2001. My youngest son also lives with me. He had to move back in because he became a transplant candidate when his kidneys shut down two years ago following a fairly routine surgery to repair a broken leg. He also has been a Type 1 Diabetic since his 18th birthday which probably contributed to the kidney failure. Diabetes runs on my ex-husband's side of the family. So both of us are disabled and unable to support ourselves without Social Security disability payments each month.

But thats not the whole story, those are just the facts. What I didn't tell you is that we both have a lot of hope for the future. He is #1 on the transplant list despite being a rare blood type and until his organs come through he thought about starting a home business that he could work around his dialysis treatments. In fact with all the online inspiration I get every day as I browse the internet on my white elephant of a computer I realize that I too, could start a home business of my own as well. I've always been creative and spent a lot of time making things for personal enjoyment and recently it occured to me after stumbling upon the Etsy.com website that I could also do it to supplement my Social Security benefits.

I think I would probably keep the HP Touchsmart for myself...being the matriarch of the family. Cheesy The HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebook PC I would give to my son so that he could even take it with him when he goes for his dialysis treatments. He could even enroll in some online college courses to begin a new career after his transplant. It certainly will take his mind off his problems while he sits there for 4 hours each day having his blood cleaned. The Notebook PC I would give to my oldest son's wife, who now is a stay at home mom with a 14-month-old baby girl. It would allow her to look for ways that she might be able to work from home and make things easier for their growing family. She is sharp as tack and I'm sure she'll be doing something online in no time at all. The HP mini I would give to my next door neighbor who had hers stolen recently and has been devastated with its loss. The Photosmart wireless All-in-One printer I would donate to a local group which feeds about 100 low income families every weekend with products that they solicit from local supermarkets and the Oregon Food Bank. Both mom Heather and her oldest daughter Jessica have been doing that for the five years I've lived here and have done a real service to the community without ever being asked and seldom being thanked. As for the HP MediaSmart Connect I will need to find out more about that product before I can determine who would benefit from it the greatest.

As you can see, this prize will affect many lives...perhaps even change them forever. Its a good thing that Hewlett Packard is doing here and its an awesome thing that they recognized your blog as means to accomplish their investment in the future.

I could greatly use this. I would donate the other computers to a shelter in our town and a literacy group who have people who can greatly benefit from computers of their own. I would give the printer to a local church that has been having a difficult time. I hope Magic comes my way!